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#minneapolis

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Luigi Muffingione

Apparently the Wedge Coop in #Minneapolis is trying to ban their employees from wearing political pin buttons at work, in response to a lot of employees wearing Palestine pins. I'm sure this will go well for them

Fuck the Wedge 5ever

But just in case you think any other faux-op is better - my friend went to Seward instead before passover, and found out the only matzoh they had was from Isntreal 🙃

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Wayne Moran Photography

Frederick R. Weisman Art Museum – A Frank Gehry Masterpiece at the University of Minnesota

This compelling black-and-white image captures the dramatic exterior of the Frederick R. Weisman Art Museum, a striking architectural landmark designed by world-renowned architect Frank Gehry.

fineartamerica.com/featured/fr

#WeismanArtMuseum #FrankGehry #Minneapolis #Minnesota #architecture #artMuseum #Landscape #photography #travel #travelphotography

Frederick R. Weisman Art Museum – A Frank Gehry Masterpiece at the University of Minnesota This compelling black-and-white image captures the dramatic exterior of the Frederick R. Weisman Art Museum, a striking architectural landmark designed by world-renowned architect Frank Gehry. Situated on the University of Minnesota campus, the museum is a bold exploration of form and material—its sweeping curves and angular planes of stainless steel creating a rhythmic dance of light and shadow. Rendered in black and white, the photograph heightens the drama of Gehry’s sculptural design, stripping the scene to its essential contrasts and emphasizing the interplay of texture, structure, and luminosity. The absence of color allows the viewer to fully appreciate the tension between the museum’s flowing, organic elements and its jagged, industrial edges—hallmarks of Gehry’s deconstructivist style. Frank Gehry, one of the most influential architects of our time, is known for challenging architectural norms. His designs, including the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, blur the line between building and sculpture. https://fineartamerica.com/featured/frederick-r-weisman-art-museum-frank-gehry-university-of-minnesota-wayne-moran.html #WeismanArtMuseum #FrankGehry #Minneapolis #Minnesota #architecture #artMuseum #Landscape #photography #travel #travelphotography #AYearForArt #buyintoArt
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James Akers

My oh my, The Mind Benders class I taught at FOCI wrapped up last night and what a wonderful whirlwind! I had the most amazing students who time and time again, were so hungry for knowledge, and wanted to learn more and more.
We learned to bend neon, make digital vector patterns, blink the neon with programmable microcontrollers and I even showed them how they could work with a glassblower to pull their own tubes.

My TA, @dinkytown was incredible- typically fulfilling the class's needs before I even asked her. I am thrilled that she learned a bunch in the class.
It was able to train two FOCI staff members to bombard (the dangerous process of purifying and putting gas in the tubes)- so now FOCI neon renters can get their tubes filled quicker.
The artist talk and demo I gave was well attended, and now FOCI has the doodle I made during the demo in their permanent collection.

Lila and I, smiling with my show title in the background
A very messy table with some students in the background. Two neon color samples, transformers, digitally drawn patterns, circuit playgrounds, notebooks and beverages covering the table
Students working and bending neon around a big octagonal table at FOCI. Neon torches and fire abound, clear glass tubes scattered around the table.
A class poster to the left, and a show poster to the right. The class poster has a doodle made with colors that can only be bought in california (yellow, turquoise, purple and pink) and the show poster has my Soul Selling Timer with a neon green "DATA DRIVEN" in the forground in an acrylic box emblazoned with big tech logos carved into it and big red button on the top.
#neon#class#roadtrip
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Jen 🏳️‍⚧️

Cleaning out the bookshelf to make room for music stuff.

I couldn't quite bring myself to get rid of "Mastering Regular Expressions." In part because what if (sneeze laughs into coffee ) I need a big regex?

Also because I bought that monkey paw I don't want to inflict it upon an innocent.

If you're in MPLS DM me if you want them and they're yours.

Full list in alt -text

a stack of books, from top to bottom: Android NDK , Android 4 App Development, The UML User Guide, Spring Persistence With Hibernate, Actionsctipt Animation, Michael Allen's Guide to e-learning, Java Messaging Service, Pro HTML5 Accessibility, Mastering Meetings, Spring Security 3, Effective Java 2nd edition, OpenGL ES 2.0 Programming Guide, Programmer in Scala, UML Distilled, Accounting Patterns
#Minneapolis#StPaul#FreeBooks
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James Akers

I visited Robert Haus, a national neon treasure two days ago in St. Cloud, Minnesota.
I have known him online for years, and he moved from Alaska so now he is slightly easier to visit.

Robert has probably the best collection of historic neon artifacts, especially when it comes to old bending equipment, transformers, catalogs, and other difficult to find oddities. "Neon Archaeology" is his thing and his blog catalogs his journeys,

novioljourneys.com/

His setups were impressive- he has very comprehensive radio and electrical knowledge around neon bombarding systems. FOCI is lucky to have him around. I gave him some hand pulled tubing to play with in exchange for some coffee beans he roasted and some really old rare electrodes. It was so nice to meet him and his wife.

A display box from GE on how they maka a lightbulb. Various glass stems and bulb shapes are in the box going from left to right in various steps of completion with a gold foil descibing how GE controls every step of the process.
Robert Haus' bombarding table, made of wood, with vintage hand torch and a brass manifold. He has a giant variac under the table that is used as a choke for a 7.5kva bombarder coil. Unlike most bombarding systems, this lets him turn it down all the way to less than a normal neon transformer current.
me smiling on the left in my beige Vail sweaterm and Robert on the right with a neon light saber and black and rainbow neon archaeology shirt in Roberts garage shop.
A black GE window hanging transformer still new in box. You dont see this style (or brand) of transformer around hardly anymore. Robert would know for sure, but I would say its fromthe 1940s. Blue UL sticker on the side of it,
#roadtrip#minnesota#stcloud
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Wayne Moran Photography

The iconic Lowry Avenue Bridge stretches gracefully over the mighty Mississippi River, offering one of the most stunning perspectives of the Minneapolis skyline. As dusk settles over the city, the bridge’s sleek, modern arch is illuminated in a soft glow, reflecting off the water below in shimmering hues of blue and white.

fineartamerica.com/featured/th

#cityscape #minneapolis #Minnesota #bridge #sunset #architecute #landscape #photography #travel #travelphotography

Dusk The iconic Lowry Avenue Bridge Minneapolis Minnesota The iconic Lowry Avenue Bridge stretches gracefully over the mighty Mississippi River, offering one of the most stunning perspectives of the Minneapolis skyline. As dusk settles over the city, the bridge’s sleek, modern arch is illuminated in a soft glow, reflecting off the water below in shimmering hues of blue and white. In the background, the downtown Minneapolis skyline comes alive with twinkling lights — a dazzling array of skyscrapers, historic buildings, and glowing windows standing tall against the deepening twilight sky. The scene captures the perfect harmony of engineering and artistry, where urban beauty meets the natural flow of the river. It’s a beloved spot for photographers, locals, and visitors alike, especially as the city transitions from golden hour into the magic of night. Image: https://fineartamerica.com/featured/the-iconic-lowry-avenue-bridge-minneapolis-dusk-wayne-moran.html Read more: https://waynemoranphotography.com/blog/the-most-beautiful-minneapolis-images-for-your-home-and-office/ #cityscape #minneapolis #Minnesota #bridge #sunset #architecute #landscape #photography #travel #travelphotography #AYearForArt #buyintoArt
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Shannon Curtis

Here's where we're going; let’s make plans!
APR 09 #Portland OR
APR 11 #Guerneville CA
APR 12 #Sacramento CA
APR 18 #SanDiego CA
APR 19 #LosAngeles CA
APR 23 #Austin TX
APR 24 #Houston TX
APR 29 #WinstonSalem NC
MAY 03 #Phoenixville PA
MAY 10 #Burlington VT
MAY 15 #Minneapolis MN
MAY 16 #StLouis MO
MAY 18 #CedarRapids IA
May 20 #KansasCity MO
MAY 22 #DesMoines IA
MAY 23 #Omaha NE
MAY 27 #Denver CO
MAY 30 #Boise ID
MAY 31 #BakerCity OR
JUN 06 #Spokane WA
JUN 12 #Seattle WA
JUN 19 #Oakland CA

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Séamus McGuire

Joe Radaich used to be the owner of my local bar, Como Tap in SE #Minneapolis. He’s moved in and is soon to open “Big Star Tipsy Taco” in the former Betty Dangers (complete with Ferris Wheel). Here’s a decent write-up.

Am I the only one who finds the new decor ugly?

minnesotamonthly.com/food-drin?

Minnesota Monthly · Sneak Peek: Big Star Tipsy Taco Bar | Minnesota MonthlyThe ferris wheel will spin once again at the former Betty Danger's location
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